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New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz, top, looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild on Jan. 30, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. The Nashville Predators announced Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, that Trotz is rejoining the team in their front office, succeeding David Poile, who has been the only general manager in the NHL franchise's history. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File) **FILE**

Trotz taking over for Poile as general manager of Predators

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Predators sign Del Gaizo to 3-year, entry-level deal

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FILE - Nashville Predators general manager David Poile answers questions before being inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in Nashville, in this Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, file photo. Just three seasons removed from hoisting the Presidents’ Trophy, the Predators find themselves on the verge of rebuilding. The only question is when does the NHL's winningest general manager start tearing down what he's built. David Poile says he wants to see how the Predators fare over a stretch against the Central Division's best. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Struggling Predators moving closer to rebuild in Nashville

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Predators sign Luke Kunin to 2-year, $4.6 million deal

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Predators hire Dan Hinote as assistant coach for Hynes

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The Nashville Predators warm-up before taking on the Arizona Coyotes during NHL qualifying round game action in Edmonton, on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

GM calls Preds’ series loss unacceptable, promises changes

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FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, file photo, New Jersey Devils head coach John Hynes talks to reporters after an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers in Newark, N.J. The Nashville Predators have hired former New Jersey Devils coach John Hynes as the third coach in franchise history hours after firing Peter Laviolette. The Predators announced the hiring Tuesday morning, Jan. 7, 2020, before a morning skate. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Preds GM makes rare mid-season coaching change hiring Hynes

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Nashville Predators center Matt Duchene plays against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Duchene was signed as a free agent during the offseason. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Predators target Cup with Matt Duchene, improved power play

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Preds hire Scuderi, Bordeleau, Rook as development coaches

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Predators swap 7th-round 2021 pick to Tampa Bay for goalie

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Nashville Predators' Austin Watson (51) taps goaltender Pekka Rinne, right, on the shoulder as they stand by the bench following their 2-1 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 6 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Dallas, Monday, April 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Predators disappointed after earliest playoff exit since ‘15

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Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, is congratulated after scoring an empty-net goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 5-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Predators make 2 trades to add Boyle, bring back McLeod

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Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) makes a save on a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning center Tyler Johnson (9) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Predators sign goalie Rinne to 2-year, $10 million extension

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FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2018, file photo, Eeli Tolvanen, of Finland, left, celebrates a goal with Sami Lepisto (18) during the second period of the preliminary round of the men's hockey game against Norway at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea. The Nashville Predators have signed forward Eeli Tolvanen of Finland, the 30th pick overall last year, to an entry-level contract, adding the talented 18-year-old to a roster already sitting atop the NHL. General manager David Poile announced Thursday, March 29, 2018, that the immigration and other paperwork had been completed with Tolvanen agent Jay Grossman in Nashville to finalize the last details. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Tolvanen watch ends with Predators signing 18-year-old Finn

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Predators, Bettman honor David Poile for most wins by NHL GM

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Predators trade for forward Ryan Hartman

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FILE - In this c, Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi, of Switzerland, plays against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators named Josi as the eighth captain in the franchise's history on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017. He replaces Mike Fisher who retired last month. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Predators name defenseman Roman Josi as 8th captain all-time

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FILE - In this June 11, 2017, file photo, Nashville Predators' Ryan Ellis (4) and goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, defend the goal against Pittsburgh Penguins' Olli Maatta (3), of Finland, during the second period of Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final, in Nashville, Tenn. Ryan Ellis will need a full six months to recover from offseason knee surgery, and general manager David Poile says they don’t expect him back until possibly 2018. Poile gave an update on a couple injuries Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, after a rookies’ practice. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Nashville’s Ryan Ellis out 4-6 months after knee surgery

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Nashville Predators' Ryan Johansen speaks during an NHL hockey press conference at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, July 28, 2017. The Predators signed Johansen to an eight-year, $64 million contract in the largest contract ever for the franchise on Friday. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP)

Predators sign C Ryan Johansen to 8-year, $64 million deal

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Predators re-sign Arvidsson to $29.75 million, 7-year deal

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